Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of a detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has made a plea to the Federal Government, requesting her husband’s release on humanitarian grounds before his health deteriorates further
Gambaryan and his fleeing colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, were arrested in February, for exploiting the Nigerian currency through their cryptocurrency platform.
The Federal Government said Binance was not registered in Nigeria, has never paid taxes in the country, and has operated without regulatory oversight or safeguards to detect criminal activity.
Yuki, in a statement sent by the Binance Executive spokesperson, Monique Thompson, on Monday detailed the severe health issues her husband is facing, which include a herniated disc that requires “highly specialised and risky surgery.”
Gambaryan’s condition has worsened since his collapse in court on May 23, 2024, due to ill health.
Despite repeated legal requests, the necessary medical care and records have reportedly been withheld.
On May 27, Tigran’s legal team expressed concern that his life was at risk if he remained in Kuje Prison without proper medical attention.
His counsel, Mark Mordi, called on the court to address the alleged refusal of prison officials to release his medical report, as per a previous court order.
Reflecting on the emotional toll the situation has taken on their family, Yuki said, “Life is becoming harder every day for all of us because of Tigran’s absence.”
Gambaryan’s legal battle continues, with the next court dates set for October 11 and 18.
Meanwhile, American lawmakers have urged the U.S. government to declare Tigran “wrongfully detained” in Nigeria, adding international pressure to the case.
Binance reportedly had a turnover of over $20bn in Nigeria in 2023, exceeding the federal budgets for health and education, and contributing to currency speculation and the cost-of-living crisis.
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